Every year programs spend millions of dollars and countless of hours developing athletes into physical specimens. Players and coaches spend countless hours exercising and watching film to increase players' knowledge of the game and overall performance. However, very few programs allocate time and resources to developing players into student-athletes - and most importantly - men. Players enter programs from various backgrounds and cultures. Many players walk onto college campuses with lots of unresolved issues and family problems. Because a large number of athletes come from urban communities, many of these players bring with them trauma, mental health, and a host of other issues associated with their development. 

 

Untreated, these players have the potential to cause internal conflicts within the program, in addition to self-destructive behaviors that lead to suspensions, and disciplinary actions. When players become better as a person - they become better teammates. Our specialized sports development curriculum focuses on improving players' character and decision making.